Property firm in bid to become major trainer in management sector
Centrick's Birmingham-based academy will promote excellence in the building and estate management sector as part of its £1 million investment in people and technology.
Residential property management giant Centrick has launched its own ‘centre of excellence’ in the West Midlands as the it ramps up investment in training and development.
The Birmingham-based academy will train its 200+ staff in the building and estate management sector as part of Centrick’s £1 million investment in people and technology.
IMPROVING SKILLS
Andy Street (main picture, left), Mayor of the West Midlands and West Midlands Combined Authority Chair, says: “I have always seen improving skills as a mission critical objective for the West Midlands, because training can be transformative for not only businesses and the economy but also individuals, giving them often life-changing opportunities to improve their skillsets.
“I’m so impressed by the vision shown by Centrick who are leading the way with initiatives like the Academy.”
And he adds: “Centrick’s investment in this new Academy is great news for the region and will help not just to train and nurture their own team but also provide a dedicated facility to help the wider region build on considerable property skills, cementing its place as a cornerstone of excellence across the UK.”
‘CENTRICK ACADEMY’
Centrick’s Property Management Centre of Excellence will be known as ‘Centrick Academy’ and People Director Gemma Powell says: “We’ve always been extremely proud of our learning platform, Academy, which allows all teams and team members to learn and grow in the flow of work.
“Now we’re combining that with a physical space that takes immersive learning to a new level – we will be at the forefront of sharing the very latest knowledge and expertise.”
As well as core safety, compliance, operational and property management training and support for professional qualifications including IRPM, RICS, Propertymark and AAT the academy will also deliver management, leadership and softer skills training.
Main picture: West Midlands mayor Andy Street (left) and Centrick founder James Ackill launch the company’s new property training academy.
